Daming Greedy Wolf Star

Chapter 195 New confidence
If you mention the Ming Dynasty, you can't avoid Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor who had a bad start.

If Zhu Yuanzhang is mentioned, then the four major cases in the early Ming Dynasty cannot be avoided.

Kongyin case, Guo Huan case, Hu Weiyong case and Lan Yu case.

There are different opinions on the process and results of these four major cases, especially the results.

For example, the most controversial case of empty seals, whether the result was to clean up internal affairs or to kill innocent people indiscriminately, there is no definite answer until later generations.

Another example is the Lan Jade case. Whether it was for punishment or to clear the way for Zhu Yunwen's succession, there is also no definite answer until later generations.

However, now, these four major cases in the early Ming Dynasty have become the five major cases in the early Ming Dynasty.

The fifth case is the tax system case.

No one knows exactly how long it took. They only know that it only took about a month from the beginning to the end of the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di.

During this month, people of all sizes were escorted to Yingtian, and more than [-] people were executed at the execution ground south of Yingtian City. From cabinet bachelors Huang Huai and Xie Jin to businessmen, Nothing is missing.

These are only the executions in Yingtian. There are many people who were executed together, such as the family members of the prisoners. They were all supervised by Jinyiwei and were eventually executed in various places.

By the time it was over, the tax case had involved more than [-] people, which can be said to be very rare in all dynasties.

However, the most surprising thing is not this, but Yunnan.

……

Yingtian City, Chang'an Street.

"Zhan He, is he still unwilling to come to Beijing?"

Standing in front of the gate of the Huang Mansion, Zhu Di looked at the Huang Mansion, which was completely different from before. The frustration in his words was quite obvious.

"Return to Your Majesty." Ji Gang lowered his head, his tone a little flinching.

"According to His Royal Highness King Wu, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince took action as soon as he received the news of the implementation of the new tax system and went to Shenghua Mansion to help Duke Qian stabilize the situation in Annan."

"According to His Highness King Wu, the implementation of the new tax system can better help the court stabilize the people who have poured into Annam from Siam, Nanzhang and other countries."

"So, don't miss the opportunity before it comes again."

Zhu Di did not reply, but sighed, took out a token from his arms and handed it to Ji Gang.

Ji Gang didn't dare to say a word while holding the token, and slowly backed away.

Others may not know it, but he is very clear that this small token is related to the life and death of thirteen people.

Led by Chen E, the lives of 13 people including Xie Jin, Huang Huai, and Hu Yan were waiting for the fate of this token.

As soon as the tokens were obtained, the 13 people who had been waiting for execution at the execution ground in the south of the city an hour ago were announced to embark on the road to reincarnation.

Zhu Di looked at the ruined Huang Mansion in front of him in just a few days and closed his eyes slightly.

After a while, Zhu Di turned around and left.

At the execution ground in the south of the city, 13 executioners raised their knives and dropped their swords.

……

Zhu Di originally wanted to leave the 13 people headed by Chen E to Zhu Zhanhe to give the order in person, but after he rushed [-] miles to deliver the message to Yunnan, he received a disappointed reply.

The chariot that symbolized the emperor's identity slowly left, and the people who had been watching from a distance slowly gathered.

Suddenly, the once glorious Huang Mansion was like a wet market, noisy.

Soon, a piece of news began to spread in Yingtian Mansion as the emperor's chariot returned to the palace.

Yunnan took the lead in implementing the new tax system, and has begun to collect summer tax in accordance with the new tax system.

As soon as this news came out, the entire Yingtian City was in an uproar. After half a year, people once again thought of the young man who defeated the envoys from various countries at the New Year's Eve dinner.

However, they didn't know that behind this news, there was deep regret from an emperor and an elder.

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Yunnan, Lincang Tea Area.

The new tax system will definitely be accompanied by bloodshed, not only for the imperial court, but also for Yunnan.

This is inevitable.

For Annan, implementing the new tax system is very simple, because this place is equivalent to breaking and then establishing. Although it is still under the jurisdiction of Yunnan, there is an advantage here, that is, all the people were sent here not long ago.

They are all people who belong to the Mu family and are obedient.

Zhu Zhanhe had no idea about the fact that the various mansions in Annan were occupied by people from the Mu family. On the contrary, he was quite happy because his eyes were not here.

Zhu Zhanhe has already asked Yingtian to ask the court to send new officials here. The requirements are a little different from the past.

It must be the crown prince of Xin Mao Ke or Ren Chen Ke.

Xinmaoke refers to the imperial examination in the ninth year of Yongle, while Renchenke refers to the imperial examination in the tenth year of Yongle.

In the Ming Dynasty, before the provision of immediate replacement was implemented, the officials of the Ming Dynasty had substitutes, but the substitutes at that time were different from the current ones.

The substitutes at that time were more like students than substitutes.

That is to say, after a scholar passes the imperial examination, the court will not directly arrange an official position for you, but will let you work as a substitute in a certain place or department, so that you can learn and accumulate experience during this period.

When the imperial court feels that you have almost studied, they will selectively arrange a position for you, let you work for a few years first, and see how capable you are, and then consider where to assign you as appropriate.

The scholars of Xin Mao Ke and Ren Chen Ke were basically substitutes during this period. Such people had two advantages for Zhu Zhanhe.

The first is to feel more at ease.

Compared with those officials who already have a lot of experience, these substitutes are eager to get opportunities to perform. Coupled with the particularity of Yunnan, most of these people can be used.

Generally speaking, according to Zhu Zhanhe, these people are safer than those who already have official positions.

The second is that the implementation of the new tax system can be well implemented.

Officials and gentry did not pay grain. This was the preferential treatment given to officials and gentry during the founding of the Ming Dynasty. However, these people were not considered official gentry because they did not have official positions yet and were just substitutes.

For them, having a platform to showcase their talents is very important. As for other things, they are not that important in comparison.

When these people arrive, Zhu Zhanhe will start giving these people opportunities. As for where this platform will be, it has yet to be determined.

However, there is a high probability that it will not be in Annan.

……

Mu Xin looked at the familiar red color and felt a little emotional.

He had never thought before that one day he would play the role of executioner and move the heads of more than 300 people at once.

This so-called messing around has to be paid back. When Zhu Gaoxu came to power, Zhu Zhanhe took action and used extreme means to solve the problem of Chen Jikuo that had troubled the Mu family for several years. Now it is the turn of the Mu family to clean up for Zhu Zhanhe Obstacle.

It is true that Yunnan's new tax system has been fully implemented, but full implementation means that taxes will be implemented according to this system. It does not mean that no one in Yunnan opposes this tax system.

Just like the capital city, if you want to completely implement this tax system, you will definitely have to go through a bloody storm.

Yunnan has always been governed by the Mu family before. Although Zhu Gaoxu has begun to intervene in many things, on the surface, Zhu Gaoxu still does not have the right to autonomous fiefdoms.

Therefore, when it comes to the implementation of the new tax system, the Mu family has been pushed to the front of the big stage in Yunnan, instead of behind the scenes.

However, the Mu family had no objections to this, and it was Mu Sheng and Mu Ang's joint decision that Mu Xin would come forward.

First, this is the implementation of the court's tax system.

Secondly, this is to return Zhu Zhanhe's favor.

Thirdly, Mu Xin is Princess Chang Ning's consort, and he is the only one who is the most suitable candidate.

Skills represent the imperial court, the Mu family, and...

Prince Wu's Mansion!
On the southeast side of Dianchi Lake, the residence of Zhu Zhanhe.

Zhu Gaoxu and his son were sitting on the terrace, drinking this year's Shengpu and looking at the scenery of Dianchi Lake, feeling very uncomfortable.

But that's not what they were talking about.

"Are you so relieved about Mu Xin?" Zhu Gaoxu looked at his leisurely and contented son, feeling a little strange in his heart.

Zhu Zhanhe has always been the most wary of the Mu family. Even Zhu Gaoxu had begun to trust the Mu family before, but Zhu Zhanhe was still wary.

But this time, Zhu Zhanhe actually asked Mu Xin to act as the villain, and he went to Lincang.

Where is Lincang?It is one of the four major tea areas in Yunnan, and it is something that truly belongs to the current lineage of King Wu.

The Mu family had previously governed Yunnan, and the people sent to places like the tea area must have been people the Mu family trusted. Zhu Zhanhe's move was undoubtedly to make the Mu family break his own arm.

Firstly, Zhu Gaoxu was worried that Mu Xin was showing favoritism and could not completely resolve those who opposed the new tax system. Secondly, he was worried that Mu Xin would not implement Zhu Zhanhe's ideas, and even ended up pouring dirty water on Zhu Zhanhe.

This is not impossible.

"Don't worry about this." Zhu Zhanhe took a sip of tea happily, his tone full of indifference.

"If it were just my own thoughts, then I would be the same as you, suspecting that the Mu family would be selfish, but not anymore."

"This is Grandpa's order and the court's policy. It must be implemented in areas ruled by the Ming Dynasty."

"In the past, I was worried that the Mu family would become a thorn in the side of our family, but now we are working for the court, and the Mu family will definitely spare no effort."

"Besides, what do you think will be the result if they show favoritism?"

"What?" Zhu Gaoxu's mind still couldn't drift around corners.

"Have you forgotten that grandpa's original intention is to keep Yunnan as it is, because he does not want to put too much pressure on our family, and also because he wants Yunnan to truly be handed over to our family's autonomy."

"The former is better, but the latter is not a good thing for the Mu family."

"If the Mu family is unwilling to give up their position in Yunnan, they will inevitably become the opposite of our family. The last thing they want to see is that Yunnan becomes our family's back garden."

"If...I mean if." Zhu Gaoxu's eyes narrowed, shining with the light of wisdom that should not belong to him.

"If the Mu family comes to oppose us, then you..."

"Well, don't worry." Zhu Zhanhe smiled, with a confident expression on his face.

"The results of how many people died in the four major tea areas this time and who they were can prove the attitude of the Mu family."

"If we think that all the damn ones are dead, then the Mu family won't have to worry about it in the future, but if we don't do this, then I will let the Mu family see what kind of person they will be dealing with. .”

As he spoke, Zhu Zhanhe looked in the direction of Dian Lake, where more than a hundred of Zhu Gaoxu's guards were playing with something.

That is Zhu Zhanhe's new trump card.

　After drinking too much, I got up to pee. I glanced at the data out of habit and found that I forgot to set automatic updates...

　
(End of this chapter)